Letter to the editor: Proposed tree ordinance is essential to Greenville
We must act to protect Greenville’s heritage trees from the adverse effects of new construction as well as old age.
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Op-ed: American Cancer Society and Spinx are valuable allies
Stewart Spinks, founder of Spinx, is a cancer survivor who knows the importance of research.
Op-ed: A new way, united
The arrival of COVID-19 in March compounded existing challenges and dramatically raised the level of need in Greenville County.
Op-ed: Racial Equity and Economic Mobility Commission to continue work in 2021
Since our initial meeting in August, the commission has been focused on educating ourselves, having hard conversations and building consensus on the way forward.
Five takeaways from an Election Day poll worker
The question I ask myself, though, is: Will I do it again? It was a long day, and a long process to get certified. The chances are I will because I learned so much and want to apply that to future elections.
Op-ed: Open Studios guarantees an enriching experience
Since 2004, over 620,000 visits have been recorded in the various studios, and over $3.8 million in art has been sold.
Op-ed: What to do based on what we know about COVID-19
In the United States we are approaching more than 10 million documented cases of COVID-19 and 240,000 related deaths.
Op-ed: Through the eyes of an unsung hero
March 13, 2020. Seemed like any other Friday, everyone was ready to get out the doors of Mauldin High and start the weekend.
Op-ed: Confessions of a first-time poll worker
William Herlong - In 2020, I decided to do something new. I decided to become a poll worker.
Op-ed: ‘Social distancing’ could help curb the addiction epidemic
It’s a time for schools, parents, youth organizations and communities to come together to celebrate substance-free youth.
Op-ed: United Way of Greenville County invests in proven poverty-fighting programs
A global pandemic has taken its toll on the health, economy and social fiber of our community.
Op-ed: Breast cancer in men is on the rise
The average lifetime risk of breast cancer in men is 1/833 males or 0.1%.
Op-ed: Racial equity and economic mobility can create positive change
As a community, we have an opportunity to do better.
Letter to the editor: City should protect trees on private property
Dear City Council, J Dabney Peeples Design and The Collins Group operate primarily in the realm of private landscapes, and many of our projects lie within Greenville city limits. As…
Letter to the editor: Teens are paying attention
Teens want to be heard. Teens need to be heard.